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by tcwh1971
Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Ceramic tiling over vinyl tiles?
Replies: 3
Views: 4238

Ceramic tiling over vinyl tiles?

Thanks for the reply, if rather vague. Can you at least tell me why think it woul dbe a nightmare? Taking of the vinyl tiles is an option surely? It's not that tricky a task, I don't think. Underneath is a plywood that I coated with a special sealant so if I took the vinyl tiles off I would be left ...
by tcwh1971
Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Ceramic tiling over vinyl tiles?
Replies: 3
Views: 4238

Ceramic tiling over vinyl tiles?

Hi, I've recently decided to redo my bathroom floor with ceramic tiles. Originally I did the floor with vinyl tiles purely due to the fact it was cheaper and easier to do. The bathroom is rather small and only needs approximately 24 tiles at 33cm square with 9 of them being full size (uncut). the re...
by tcwh1971
Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Old ceiling light fitting - loop connection?
Replies: 1
Views: 8075

Old ceiling light fitting - loop connection?

Hi, I recently changed a light fitting in my flat. When I opened the plastic ceiling cap cover I noticed it was connected to a little connector with the word 'loop' on it, along with 'N' and 'L', which obviously means Live and Nuetral, respectively. This loop connector, measuring 50mm by 25mm has 8 ...
by tcwh1971
Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New sink with pop up plug function?
Replies: 1
Views: 3250

New sink with pop up plug function?

Hi, I recently bought a brand new sink 2nd hand and it is designed to take the single monotap system. I'm going to buy the necessary fittings seperately. But I noticed however that there is no attachment for a plug like with the old sinks so I assume that this particular sink will accept monotaps th...
by tcwh1971
Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:10 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New type of Cistern?
Replies: 3
Views: 7053

Thanks very much for your reply. I thought I'd try and save some money by just buying the cistern but perhaps you are right. I had thought whether fitting the new cistern would cause an issue with the older other half. The new cistern is narrower than the old one and the water pipe would most certai...
by tcwh1971
Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New type of Cistern?
Replies: 3
Views: 7053

New type of Cistern?

Hi everyone, I joined in the hope somebody can help me out here, so here goes... I was recently at B&Q looking into buying a new toilet, or ideally a new cistern. I intend to install myself as a sort of project so I'm new to this. I understand the mechanics of a toilet: you have an overflow pipe...
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